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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Akron City. We found 4 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Outside Foundation Buys Control of “I Promise” School
The district is accepting $1.24 million from the LeBron James Family Foundation to fund eleven positions, including a “Social-Emotional Learning Tutor.” The agreement gives this private foundation the right to participate in hiring principals, influence curriculum, and monitor the school’s budget, effectively ceding control of a public school to an outside entity.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a vote to sell influence over a public school. Email Superintendent Mary Outley-Kelly at moutley@akron.k12.oh.us and call Board President Diana Autry at (330) 761-1661: ‘Our public schools are not for sale. Vote NO on the I Promise School agreement, Item 25.2.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $1.24M (Ceding District Control)
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Staff “Mental Health” Training Opens Door for SEL
The district is paying Love Akron $3,500 for “Mental Health First Aid Training” for staff, hidden in the consent agenda. This type of training often introduces Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and “trauma-informed” concepts that can shift focus from academics to psychological intervention in the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email Superintendent Mary Outley-Kelly at moutley@akron.k12.oh.us: ‘Regarding Item 22.2, will parents be able to review the full curriculum for the Mental Health First Aid Training before it is approved? We must ensure staff training is focused on academic excellence, not psychological profiling.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $3,500
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Federal Grant for After-School Program May Hide SEL
The board is reappointing site supervisors for the “Akron After School” program, funded by a federal “21st CLC Grant.” These federal grants often come with requirements to implement Social Emotional Learning (SEL) or “whole child” programming outside of the regular school day.
Recommended Action Plan
REQUEST CURRICULUM: Email Superintendent Mary Outley-Kelly at moutley@akron.k12.oh.us: ‘Regarding the 21st CLC Grant in Item 11.6, please provide parents with a list of all curricula and program partners used in the Akron After School program to ensure it is focused on academic tutoring and not social engineering.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Federal Strings Attached
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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“Family Liaison” Position Could Lead to Home Surveillance
The district is reappointing a “Family Liaison” using federal Title I funds. While this role can be helpful, it can also be used to gather data on families or facilitate home visits, blurring the line between school support and family surveillance.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: Track the duties and activities of the Family Liaison role. No immediate action required, but be aware of any shift towards home visits or intrusive data collection.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Potential Family Surveillance
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